Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 30, 1976
Transcript:
Honey: I have to go now, sir. I'm not permitted in the operating room! Duke: Listen, before you go, tell them I want general anaesthesia! Honey: You won't need it sir. They'll just operate with local acupuncture anaesthesia! Duke: Acupuncture?! God help me! Chinese needle torture! Honey: Don't be scared, sir. They use very slim needles! Duke: Dipped in what?!! Honey: Trust your surgeon, sir! He cares!